Recall
Sterling Bullet — 13V605000
NHTSA ID
13V605000
Make
Sterling
Model
Bullet
Years Affected
2009
Recall Date
2013-11-29
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
2,564
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-655
Summary
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Sterling Bullet trucks manufactured October 15, 2007, through November 10, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the left outer tie rod ball stud may fracture.
Consequence
A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tie rod assembly with a redesigned assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 24, 2015. Customers may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-655.